PSC, Police Open Portal for Recruitment of 50,000 Constables

The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has announced the commencement of recruitment for 50,000 police constables, following presidential approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The recruitment drive, the PSC said, is part of efforts to strengthen community policing, bolster internal security and expand the manpower of the Nigeria Police Force.

According to a statement signed by the Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Njoku Kalu, the recruitment portal will open on Monday, 15 December 2025, and close on Sunday, 25 January 2026. Interested applicants are required to submit their applications online via www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng.

Qualifications and Eligibility

Applicants for the General Duty cadre must possess GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or equivalent qualifications with at least five credits, including English and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings.

Those applying for the Specialists cadre must have a minimum of four credits, including English and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings, as well as at least three years of experience and relevant Trade Tests.

To be eligible, candidates must be Nigerian citizens by birth, between 18 and 25 years old for General Duty or 18 to 28 for Specialists, and must be medically, physically and psychologically fit. Height requirements apply only to General Duty: 1.67m for males and 1.64m for females.

Transparency Assured

The PSC emphasized that the recruitment process will be transparent, merit-based and credible. It warned applicants to beware of fraudsters, stressing that the application is completely free and no payment is required at any stage.

Further details and guidelines will be available on the recruitment portal when it is activated on December 15, as well as on the official websites and social media pages of both the PSC and the Nigeria Police Force.

The Commission encouraged qualified Nigerians to take advantage of the opportunity to serve the nation.